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2500HD · 12-11-2006, 02:01 PM

My 4-6 drop and disc brake kit from ECE will be here tomorrow. I will be installing on a 67 short bed and my axles are being redrilled and the flange is being turned down.

My wheels are Eagle 211 (torque thrust look a likes). The front are 20x8 with 4.5 backspace and 255/40/20 Toyos. The rears are 20x10 with 5.5 backspace -- I plan to use a 1.25 inch spacer because 5.5 is to much backspace. The rear tires are 295/40/20 and my final backspace will be 4.25.

I am 90% sure 4.5 is the correct backspace for the rear but Eagle only made the 211 20x10 with 5.5 and without cutting down the wheel studs the spacers need to be 1.25. The end result will be 4.25 backspace. the question is are the tires going to rub? Keep in mind I am using the narrower rear end.

Truword1 · 12-11-2006, 06:20 PM

Where did you oder you 4 & 6 inche drop? I've been looking and could only find 5 inche drop in the rear.

John

Bad71chev406sbc · 12-11-2006, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Truword1

Where did you oder you 4 & 6 inche drop? I've been looking and could only find 5 inche drop in the rear.

John

ECE sells 6" rear coils....I think they are about $115 for a pair. www.earlyclassic.com

SCOTI · 12-11-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2500HD

My 4-6 drop and disc brake kit from ECE will be here tomorrow. I will be installing on a 67 short bed and my axles are being redrilled and the flange is being turned down.

My wheels are Eagle 211 (torque thrust look a likes). The front are 20x8 with 4.5 backspace and 255/40/20 Toyos. The rears are 20x10 with 5.5 backspace -- I plan to use a 1.25 inch spacer because 5.5 is to much backspace. The rear tires are 295/40/20 and my final backspace will be 4.25.

I am 90% sure 4.5 is the correct backspace for the rear but Eagle only made the 211 20x10 with 5.5 and without cutting down the wheel studs the spacers need to be 1.25. The end result will be 4.25 backspace. the question is are the tires going to rub? Keep in mind I am using the narrower rear end.

4.25" shouldn't rub on the inside but might on the outside @ 6" of drop.

2500HD · 12-11-2006, 08:50 PM

Early Classic is correct but I think GMS Pauls sells them also.

Scoti

I not affraid of the inside. If I have a problem it will be on the outside. One correction is the rear wheels are 20x9.5 not 20x10. I hope that extra .5 inch saves me. Anyone else with any thoughts?

Inthuwind · 12-12-2006, 09:20 AM

Pics Pics Pics!!!

2500HD · 12-12-2006, 11:38 AM

Before. The after is not done yet. I hope before Christmas.

action · 12-12-2006, 12:42 PM

Nice truck

XXL · 12-12-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 2500HD

I am 90% sure 4.5 is the correct backspace for the rear but Eagle only made the 211 20x10 with 5.5 and without cutting down the wheel studs the spacers need to be 1.25.

Eagle 211 is available in 5" BS as well (PN# 2119-2983).

2500HD · 12-12-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Eagle 211 is available in 5" BS as well (PN# 2119-2983).

Eagles web site lists many backspaces. I originally ordered 20x5 with 5" backspace and 20x9.5 with 5 inch backspace. They sent 20x8 with 4.5 and 20x9.5 with 5.5. I questioned them and they advised they only made the 20x8 with 4.5 and the 20x9.5 with 5.5 regardless of what thier web site said. Many phone calls to Eagle confirmed what the distributor said.

2500HD · 12-12-2006, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by action

Nice truck

Its not as nice as the picture makes it look however, it is V8, auto (tired powerglide), power brakes, power steering (I added) and cold factory air.

2500HD · 12-19-2006, 12:23 AM

It is done except the rear spacers are late..... They will be here Wednesday. My measurements tell me my 20x9.5 wheel with 4.25 total backspace and 295/40/20 tire will work great. After 4/6 drop, disc brakes, redrilling the axles, adding a 1.25 sway bar, cross shafts, ball joints, tie rod ends and idler arm I found a bad u joint on the test drive. So I will be replacing u joints in the morning.

SCOTI · 12-19-2006, 01:52 AM

Post those finished pics when you get it all squared away.

action · 12-19-2006, 10:43 AM

Yes pictures please.
Jack

clean71 · 12-19-2006, 11:50 AM

I'd like to see and hear how that works out as well. I have the same kit for my burb and have been trying to figure out what BS I will need for 20's front and rear.

72BlckButy · 12-19-2006, 02:16 PM

Can't wait to see the end result...

2500HD · 12-20-2006, 06:51 PM

Before and after.

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SCOTI · 12-20-2006, 07:05 PM

What a tease . . .....

smbrouss70 · 12-20-2006, 08:03 PM

After--> No Workie!

2500HD · 12-20-2006, 08:30 PM

I cant get it to work for some reason. Can anyone post if I email to them?

smbrouss70 · 12-20-2006, 08:43 PM

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C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Pictures\12_20_2006

It looks like you're trying to link it directly from your hard drive. You either need to upload it to a picture site then link it from there or, go ahead and use the "Manage Attachments" button on the "Reply to Thread" screen to upload it directly to the board.

2500HD · 12-20-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

It looks like you're trying to link it directly from your hard drive. You either need to upload it to a picture site then link it from there or, go ahead and use the "Manage Attachments" button on the "Reply to Thread" screen to upload it directly to the board.

Got it..... thanks.

Inthuwind · 12-20-2006, 09:13 PM

Nice setup!

smbrouss70 · 12-20-2006, 09:44 PM

Looks Great!

RCbowtie69 · 12-20-2006, 09:46 PM

sweet , that change the look of your truck, really nice stance

12-11-2006, 02:01 PM	#1
2500HD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 268	4-6 drop and wheels My 4-6 drop and disc brake kit from ECE will be here tomorrow. I will be installing on a 67 short bed and my axles are being redrilled and the flange is being turned down. My wheels are Eagle 211 (torque thrust look a likes). The front are 20x8 with 4.5 backspace and 255/40/20 Toyos. The rears are 20x10 with 5.5 backspace -- I plan to use a 1.25 inch spacer because 5.5 is to much backspace. The rear tires are 295/40/20 and my final backspace will be 4.25. I am 90% sure 4.5 is the correct backspace for the rear but Eagle only made the 211 20x10 with 5.5 and without cutting down the wheel studs the spacers need to be 1.25. The end result will be 4.25 backspace. the question is are the tires going to rub? Keep in mind I am using the narrower rear end.

12-11-2006, 06:20 PM	#2
Truword1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 23	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels Where did you oder you 4 & 6 inche drop? I've been looking and could only find 5 inche drop in the rear. John

12-11-2006, 08:50 PM	#5
2500HD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 268	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels Early Classic is correct but I think GMS Pauls sells them also. Scoti I not affraid of the inside. If I have a problem it will be on the outside. One correction is the rear wheels are 20x9.5 not 20x10. I hope that extra .5 inch saves me. Anyone else with any thoughts?

12-12-2006, 09:20 AM	#6
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels Pics Pics Pics!!! __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

12-12-2006, 11:38 AM	#7
2500HD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 268	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels Before. The after is not done yet. I hope before Christmas. Last edited by 2500HD; 12-12-2006 at 11:50 AM.

12-12-2006, 12:42 PM	#8
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels Nice truck

12-19-2006, 12:23 AM	#12
2500HD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 268	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels It is done except the rear spacers are late..... They will be here Wednesday. My measurements tell me my 20x9.5 wheel with 4.25 total backspace and 295/40/20 tire will work great. After 4/6 drop, disc brakes, redrilling the axles, adding a 1.25 sway bar, cross shafts, ball joints, tie rod ends and idler arm I found a bad u joint on the test drive. So I will be replacing u joints in the morning.

12-19-2006, 01:52 AM	#13
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,915	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels Post those finished pics when you get it all squared away. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-19-2006, 10:43 AM	#14
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels Yes pictures please. Jack

12-19-2006, 11:50 AM	#15
clean71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 335	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels I'd like to see and hear how that works out as well. I have the same kit for my burb and have been trying to figure out what BS I will need for 20's front and rear. __________________ CPO U.S. Navy(Ret) 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 Custom 1972 GMC Jimmy 2x4 Custom

12-19-2006, 02:16 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels Can't wait to see the end result... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-20-2006, 06:51 PM	#17
2500HD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 268	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels Before and after. Last edited by 2500HD; 12-20-2006 at 08:50 PM.

12-20-2006, 07:05 PM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,915	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels What a tease . . ..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-20-2006, 08:03 PM	#19
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels After--> No Workie! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

12-20-2006, 08:30 PM	#20
2500HD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 268	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels I cant get it to work for some reason. Can anyone post if I email to them? Last edited by 2500HD; 12-20-2006 at 08:39 PM.



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12-20-2006, 09:13 PM	#23
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels Nice setup! __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

12-20-2006, 09:44 PM	#24
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels Looks Great! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

12-20-2006, 09:46 PM	#25
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 4-6 drop and wheels sweet , that change the look of your truck, really nice stance

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